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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,288

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $31,640
Base Invoice $26,116 $29,617
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo net 46 70
All-weather floor mats 55 72
Cargo tray 75 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 30 45
All-weather floor mats 33 46
Cargo tray 46 53
Options (change) 1,891 224
Options (change) 1,527 144
Destination 645 820
Total Price $30,431 $32,684
Total Invoice $28,288 $30,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $154
Model Year20082017
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$30,431$32,684
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,431$30,069
Total Invoice$28,288$30,581
Adjustments for Features0-2,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,288$28,134

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082017
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,695$8,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,447

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082017
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in108.3 in
Length176.6 in188.8 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

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